Salad? Iceberg wedges rule, often crowned with creamy dressing. Interestingly, the Jax's Kozlak will share any recipe with a customer, except for the family's secret creamy garlic Parmesan dressing.

Desserts

Every supper club has a roster of desserts to cap the meal. Many customers choose instead to order a creamy, sweet after-dinner drink.

"In Wisconsin, they're made with ice cream," says Jane Wimmer of The Del-Bar, a landmark supper club in Lake Delton, Wis.

One of the more popular requests is a brandy Alexander. Here's how Wimmer makes it: Blend 3 scoops vanilla ice cream with 1 1/4 ounces brandy and 3/4 ounce creme de cacao. Pour into a giant snifter, top with grated nutmeg and a squirt of whipped cream.

Moracco cheese spread

Dave Hoekstra, author of "The Supper Club Book," loves this cheese spread so much he posted the recipe from Iowa's Moracco Supper Club on his book's website thesupperclubbook.com.